Category Archives: News
David Traylor Zoo bids farewell to long-time inhabitant
It is with a heavy heart the David Traylor Zoo has announced the passing of one of its oldest inhabitants. Zoo Director Lisa Keith tells KVOE News Zoo staff had to make the difficult decision to eutha...
Nov 14, 2019
New emergency alert system gains approval by Lyon County Commission Thursday
Lyon County Commissioners approved payment for a new emergency alert system for Lyon County first responders during their weekly action session Thursday. Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Di...
Nov 14, 2019
Civil trial underway against Emporia State, former Center for Early Childhood Education staffers
Testimony continues in a civil trial against Emporia State University and two former employees of the university’s Center for Early Childhood Education. Trial began Tuesday in Lyon County Distri...
Nov 14, 2019
Dine United returns Thursday
Dine United has returned. The fundraisers are a partnership between the United Way of the Flint Hills and local restaurants, which donate a portion of their proceeds on set days to the United Way. Do-...
Nov 14, 2019
Logan Avenue students to vote on disc golf course project
Project-based learning efforts at Logan Avenue Elementary School are set to take on a big enterprise — if students offer their approval. Students are voting Friday on whether to add four disc go...
Nov 14, 2019
Bond authorization, education redesign and Superintendent contract extension highlight USD 253 Board meeting
The USD 253 Board of Education took one of the most crucial steps in its $78 million facility improvement project Wednesday evening. Board members voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing...
Nov 14, 2019
Thursday evening will feature Emporia Main Street's Public Improvement Auction
Thursday evening at the Emporia Granada Theatre, Emporia Main Street will be holding their annual Public Improvement Auction, featuring many valuable items. This auction is held every year with the in...
Nov 14, 2019
ESU benefit jazz concert for the United Way taking place Thursday evening
Emporia State University’s final jazz concert of the semester will take place on Thursday in support of the United Way of the Flint Hills. The concert will take place at ESU’s Albert Taylo...
Nov 14, 2019
Industrial zoning to be focus of second Plan ELC-Z workshop Thursday
Emporia and Lyon County zoning administrators will be holding their second Plan ELC zoning regulations workshop Thursday. Thursday’s meeting will focus on industrial zoning and follows the first...
Nov 13, 2019
VFW, Plumb Place making headway as they continue urgent fundraising efforts
Plumb Place and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980 are urging residents to continue their financial support as urgent fundraising drives continue for those groups. The VFW cleared around $2,400 Saturd...
Nov 13, 2019
